Inhoudsopgave
Wat kost een vliegtuigmotor?
Vliegtuigmotoren zijn behoorlijk prijzig. Vliegtuigmaatschappijen kopen hun vliegtuigen altijd inclusief motoren, dus het is lastig om te zeggen hoe duur ze precies zijn. Ook verschilt de prijs per type motor. Maar grofweg kun je zeggen dat een vliegtuigmotor tussen de 12 en 35 miljoen dollar kost.
Wat kost het om een vliegtuig te charteren?
Kosten per categorie
| Vliegtuigklasse | Passagiers | Geschatte prijs per uur |
|---|---|---|
| Lichte jets | 6 – 7 | $ 2,900 |
| Super lichte jets | 7 – 8 | $ 3,300 |
| Middelgrote jets | 8 – 9 | $ 4,100 |
| Super middelgrote jets | 8 – 10 | $ 5,500 |
How much faster is a turboprop than a jet?
Many high-performance, single-engine turboprop pilots believe the long-held myth their aircraft burns two-thirds of the fuel of a jet just to go 20 knots slower. But the truth is it’s more like 45 knots – making it to destinations 12 and 14 percent faster than the turboprop.
What are the types of aircraft with turboprop engines?
Today, ATR 42, ATR 72, and DHC-8-Q400 are the most popular aircraft types using turboprop engines. In a turboprop engine, energy generated by combusting fuel is turned into torque to spin a propeller attached to the front of the engine. That, in turn, provides the thrust necessary to move the aircraft forward.
Why fly turboprops over domestic airports?
This makes them perfect for city airports that have residences nearby (Porter Airways, who exclusively flies turboprops has long pushed for a jet replacement fleet on the basis that they are quieter).
Do single-engine turboprops reach maximum speeds in cold weather?
Those same pilots say their high-performance, single-engine turboprops would reach maximum published speeds only under the right conditions—on a very cold day, running the engine super-hard with only a half tank of gas.